RIO DE JANEIRO _ Will Michael Phelps really retire after the Rio Olympics?
Ryan Lochte continues to insist that it won't happen.
In an interview with NBC's "Today" on Friday, the longtime rival and friend of Phelps discussed racing against him at the Tokyo Olympics in four years.
"You know what, I can definitely say that, because I guarantee he will be there," Lochte said. "I think so. I really think so. So, Michael, I'll see you in Tokyo."
On Thursday, Phelps won the 200-meter individual medley for his fourth gold medal of the Rio Games _ and the 26th Olympic medal of his career. Lochte faded to fifth place in the race that Phelps has captured at four consecutive Olympics.
Following the event, Lochte wasn't as adamant about Phelps returning.
"He said that's it," Lochte told reporters. "I think I said in the call room that I'm not going to believe it until I see it, so we will see what happens."
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